Holding steady.
Popularity of Denvil since 1917
Babies named Denvil per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Denvil's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 36 |
| 1930s | 38 |
| 1940s | 30 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Denvil is a rare American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1917. It reached its peak popularity in 1937, and has maintained a stable but very low usage since then, never ranking among the top 1000 names. The name's origin is uncertain, but it likely derives from an English surname or place name. Its quiet, vintage sound appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with an early 20th century feel. The trajectory of Denvil's use has been stable over the decades, with only a handful of births per year.
Denvil is a given name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in the early 20th century. It may be a transferred use of the English surname Denvil, or a variant of place names like Danville. Its usage has been rare but stable, with a peak in the 1930s.
Sibling names for Denvil
Names that share Denvil's style, for a brother or sister.
